Patient's question:
I was a month ago, I just gave birth to a child, I was still immersed in the joy of the child's birth, but recently when I was breastfeeding, I felt my nipple was very painful every time my child was feeding, I feel my nipple is inflamed, I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said this is nipple inflammation and areola inflammation.Doctor's answer:
Hello, nipple inflammation and areola inflammation are purulent inflammatory conditions of the nipple and areola skin and glands caused by infections such as Staphylococcus aureus. They are more common during the lactation period in women. If not treated properly, they can develop into mastitis. In traditional Chinese medicine, this condition is referred to as "nipple wind." Maintaining good nipple hygiene during pregnancy After 6 months of pregnancy, you should clean the nipple with warm water every night to enhance the local skin's resistance, keep the nipple and areola clean, and reduce the opportunity for bacterial infection.